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I wonder if this drives people to Costco? I've felt a major reason people pay to be a member is that if you buy all your gas there, you save in a year roughly
by theprop 9y ago
I wonder if this drives people to Costco? I've felt a major reason people pay to be a member is that if you buy all your gas there, you save in a year roughly the cost of your membership.
- freshyill 9y agoUnfortunately, my Costco doesn't have a gas station. It was planned, but there was a lot of opposition from the neighboring neighborhood (never mind the fact that they already border on a busy mall parking lot). Anyway, the Executive membership will also more than pay for itself with what you get back. I think you always make the extra cost back no matter what. I guess it's Costco tip day here on HN.
- Cerium 9y agoData point: Costco outside my work has gas for $2.61. Across the street is a gas station selling for $2.98. In my experience I save about $4-5 per tank buying at Costco. I fill up about every two weeks, so I save about $100 per year on gas. If you are new to Costco you will typically save nearly the full membership cost on your first trip, stocking up on basic house supplies.
- JustSomeNobody 9y agoThis. And it's very convenient to run in and pick up some necessities after.